Thank you to all who participated in the dozens of Transform Rockford visioning sessions held in January, February and March. Transform Rockford volunteers are now putting that information — from more than 2,500 participants — into a draft vision for the region.

As the community is preparing big plans through Transform Rockford, we can also do some things together. We can get to know our community better and make a difference today.

For example, accept the challenge of Trending Goodness (trendinggoodness.com) — to perform a daily act of selfless goodness in the Rockford region and encourage others to do so. Selflessness and the common good are consistent with Transform Rockford’s Shared Values, which can be viewed at transformrockford.org.

Also, please join the efforts of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful and Habitat for Humanity by working with other volunteers at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Wayne’s Feed Store, 3435 Auburn St. Volunteers will work that morning to clean areas near Central Avenue between Auburn Street and Kilburn Avenue. Learn more by visiting transformrockford.org, and receive a free Transform Rockford T-shirt for your effort.

By making big plans, building relationships and working together we will transform our region.